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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,257.31, 352,687.58 and 102,037.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,257.31, 352,687.58 and 102,037.22 is: 152,969.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,257.31 : 352,687.58 = 102,037.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,257.31/352,687.58 = 102,037.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,257.31x = 352,687.58 × 102,037.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,257.31x = 35,987,261,607.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,987,261,607.19/235,257.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,969.79

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